Crime Stoppers offers $50,000 reward for 2015 murder

Updated 1:10 pm, Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Frank Medrano was killed in 2015 and police are still seeking his killer.

Keep clicking to see other frightening cold cases from the outskirts of Houston.

Frank Medrano was killed in 2015 and police are still seeking his killer.

Keep clicking to see other frightening cold cases from the outskirts of Houston.

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Authorities have released a sketch of the suspect in Medrano's murder.

Authorities have released a sketch of the suspect in Medrano's murder.

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Erick Gutierrez right, speaks about his brother Frank Medrano, 19 who was shot and killed in an apparent robbery at a construction site Wednesday as his parents Francisco Medrano left, and Libier Medrano center, during a press conference at the Houston Police Department headquarters Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, in Houston. less

Erick Gutierrez right, speaks about his brother Frank Medrano, 19 who was shot and killed in an apparent robbery at a construction site Wednesday as his parents Francisco Medrano left, and Libier Medrano ... more

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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Libier Medrano left, is comforted by her son Erick Gutierrez center, as Houston Police Department Homicide Detective Warren Meeler right, speaks about the death of Medrano's son Frank Medrano, 19 who was shot and killed in an apparent robbery at a construction site Wednesday, during a press conference at the Houston Police Department headquarters Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, in Houston. less

Libier Medrano left, is comforted by her son Erick Gutierrez center, as Houston Police Department Homicide Detective Warren Meeler right, speaks about the death of Medrano's son Frank Medrano, 19 who was shot ... more

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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UNSOLVED CASES FROM HOUSTON'S SUBURBS

MagnoliaJane McDonald Crone was 35 when she was reported missing on Nov. 15, 1993, by her husband. She lived with her husband and children in Magnolia and worked for Baker Hughes in Houston. On Nov. 12, she had visited several nightclubs in the area. Her blue 1982 Ford Mustang was found abandoned on Nov. 13. Crone has not been seen or heard from since.

MagnoliaJane McDonald Crone was 35 when she was reported missing on Nov. 15, 1993, by her husband. She lived with her husband and children in Magnolia and worked for Baker Hughes in Houston. On Nov. 12, she had

Crystal BeachBridgett Gearen, 28, was vacationing with friends and her 2-year-old daughter on July 15, 2007, when she left a rented beach house to take a midnight trail ride on the beach. Minutes after she left the house, her friends could not find her. Gearen was later found, raped and beaten to death, at the edge of the water on the beach.

Crystal BeachBridgett Gearen, 28, was vacationing with friends and her 2-year-old daughter on July 15, 2007, when she left a rented beach house to take a midnight trail ride on the beach. Minutes after she left

Michelle Prasek, 12, was last seen by her mother at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 19, 1997, an hour before she was to leave home to get on a school bus. She was a seventh grader at Knox Junior School in The Woodlands. She has a birthmark on the palm of her hand.

This is an age-procesesed photo of Michelle Prasek, who was last seen on Dec. 19, 1997. She did not attend school that day.

The Woodlands

This is an age-procesesed photo of Michelle Prasek, who was last seen on Dec. 19, 1997. She did not attend school that day.

Photo: Christian, Carol, Via Missing Persons Of America

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UNSOLVED CASES FROM HOUSTON'S SUBURBS

Katy

Elizabeth Pfeifer was 20 years old when she disappeared after going to a party on April 12, 1986. Due to her erratic behavior, Pfeifer's parents did not report her missing until four weeks after she was last seen.

Elizabeth Pfeifer was 20 years old when she disappeared after going to a party on April 12, 1986. Due to her erratic behavior, Pfeifer's parents did not report her missing until four weeks after she was

Fred C. Rogers, 81, and his wife, Edwina Harmon Rogers, 79. The Rogers were dismembered and found in the refrigerator in their home at 1815 Driscoll on June 23, 1965.

River Oaks

Fred C. Rogers, 81, and his wife, Edwina Harmon Rogers, 79. The Rogers were dismembered and found in the refrigerator in their home at 1815 Driscoll on June 23, 1965.

Photo: Courtesy

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UNSOLVED CASES FROM HOUSTON'S SUBURBS

Pasadena

Samarra Kaye Cribbs was found dead in a parking space in the Parkside Place Apartments on Spencer on March 5, 1977. She had a single stab wound to her upper back near her spine. The suspect was described as a white man, 20-30 years old, about 6 feet tall and 170 pounds, large build with dark shoulder-length hair.

Toby Coleman was reported missing Aug. 25, 1997, at age 18, from New Caney. Details about his disappearance have been lost over time, but foul play is suspected.

New Caney

Toby Coleman was reported missing Aug. 25, 1997, at age 18, from New Caney. Details about his disappearance have been lost over time, but foul play is suspected.

Photo: Via Missing Persons Of America

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UNSOLVED CASES FROM HOUSTON'S SUBURBS

Dayton

Cynthia Washington, 44, of Dayton, was last seen Feb. 4, 2008 boarding a Greyhound bus to San Antonio. She has not been seen since.

Dayton

Cynthia Washington, 44, of Dayton, was last seen Feb. 4, 2008 boarding a Greyhound bus to San Antonio. She has not been seen since.

Photo: Via Missing Persons Of America

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UNSOLVED CASES FROM HOUSTON'S SUBURBS

FreeportKristle Bezner, 24, was found dead in the water at Freeport's Bryan Beach on April 2, 2010. Bezner's mother said her daughter had been hanging out with friends who were into drugs and had reported her missing several days after she last saw Bezner.

FreeportKristle Bezner, 24, was found dead in the water at Freeport's Bryan Beach on April 2, 2010. Bezner's mother said her daughter had been hanging out with friends who were into drugs and had reported her

Pearland Arturo Guerra was stabbed to death at the Royal Oaks Apartments at 1300 E. Broadway on Aug. 19, 2011. Guerra, attacked inside an apartment, was able to call 9-1-1 and later died at Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Pearland Arturo Guerra was stabbed to death at the Royal Oaks Apartments at 1300 E. Broadway on Aug. 19, 2011. Guerra, attacked inside an apartment, was able to call 9-1-1 and later died at Memorial Hermann

MontgomeryLaura Jean Donez was another victim Henry Lee Lucas once confessed to killing. She was last seen leaving her residence in the 3500 block of Raymond Street in Houston on April 18, 1983. Like Laura Marie Purchase, Donez' body was found in a fire burning in the woods about 400 yards west of FM 149 near Montgomery.

MontgomeryLaura Jean Donez was another victim Henry Lee Lucas once confessed to killing. She was last seen leaving her residence in the 3500 block of Raymond Street in Houston on April 18, 1983. Like Laura

BellaireOn June 7, 1997, Erica Garcia was murdered inside an abandoned hospital in the 11100 block of Bellaire Blvd. The murder occurred between 12:30 a.m. and 8 a.m.

BellaireOn June 7, 1997, Erica Garcia was murdered inside an abandoned hospital in the 11100 block of Bellaire Blvd. The murder occurred between 12:30 a.m. and 8 a.m.

Photo: Crime Stoppers

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UNSOLVED CASES FROM HOUSTON'S SUBURBS

HumbleHiram Vaughn was gunned down in fron of a residence in the 20100 block of Southern Leaf Drive on April 20, 2016. The suspects were seen wearing all black clothing and may have fled in a large white truck.

HumbleHiram Vaughn was gunned down in fron of a residence in the 20100 block of Southern Leaf Drive on April 20, 2016. The suspects were seen wearing all black clothing and may have fled in a large white

ConroeOn Feb. 13, 2005, the body of Darcus Mashelle Penrice, 26, was found stabbed multiple times on Crater Hill Road. Her body was about 8 miles from where she was last seen, possibly getting into a vehicle. Witnesses saw a dark green car with four doors and tinted windows, possibly a Ford Taurus or For Contour.

ConroeOn Feb. 13, 2005, the body of Darcus Mashelle Penrice, 26, was found stabbed multiple times on Crater Hill Road. Her body was about 8 miles from where she was last seen, possibly getting into a vehicle.

Cheryl Henry, 22, and her boyfriend Andy Atkinson, 21, were found murdered in a wooded area in Harris County, west of Houston, on Aug. 23, 1990. They were both tied up and their throats had been slashed.

On October 27, 1978 the victim, Martha Alice Hernandez, died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was discovered by a relative in the driveway of her brother’s residence. Hernandez' husband, Narciso Munoz Hernandez was charged in her murder but was never found.

Spring BranchConnie Montez was shot and killed during a robbery at a bar on Sept. 4, 1981. Two unknown suspects entered the bar with pistols and demanded money from the cash register. Montez, a bar employee, engaged in a struggle with a suspect and was shot. One suspect was a white man with shoulder-length blond curly hair, about 18-25 years old, 5 feet 9 to 5 feet 11 inches. The other suspect was a white man with blond hair, about the same age and 5 feet 8 to 5 feet 10 inches.

Spring BranchConnie Montez was shot and killed during a robbery at a bar on Sept. 4, 1981. Two unknown suspects entered the bar with pistols and demanded money from the cash register. Montez, a bar employee,

ConroeSerial killer Henry Lee Lucas confessed to the killing of Laura Marie Purchase on March 17, 1983. However, he later recanted and DNA evidence excluded him. Purchase's body was found within a fire set in the woods along northbound Interstate 45 at League Line Road. She had been strangled before her body was set on fire.

ConroeSerial killer Henry Lee Lucas confessed to the killing of Laura Marie Purchase on March 17, 1983. However, he later recanted and DNA evidence excluded him. Purchase's body was found within a fire set in

DickinsonJustin James Wingo was shot multiple times at the Dickinson Motel at 2514 Hill Street on June 6, 2008. Witnesses said as Wingo parked at the motel, the suspect's vehicle pulled up behind him. The suspect tried to rob him, then shot and killed Wingo. The suspect vehicle then fled and Wingo's white Toyota Tundra was later found in Webster.

DickinsonJustin James Wingo was shot multiple times at the Dickinson Motel at 2514 Hill Street on June 6, 2008. Witnesses said as Wingo parked at the motel, the suspect's vehicle pulled up behind him. The

Patricia Small, 18, of Liberty, was last seen May 11, 2002 in the vicinity of the 2400 block of Beaumont Avenue in Liberty. She was dropped off at Liberty High School by a relative that day.

Liberty

Patricia Small, 18, of Liberty, was last seen May 11, 2002 in the vicinity of the 2400 block of Beaumont Avenue in Liberty. She was dropped off at Liberty High School by a relative that day.

Photo: Via Missing Persons Of America

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UNSOLVED CASES FROM HOUSTON'S SUBURBS

Pasadena

On March 28, 1979, the body of Angela Desiree Kelly was found on the side of the road in the 7800 block of Red Bluff. She had been strangled and her hands were tied behind her back. Despite numerous interviews, this case remains unsolved.

Larry Baker, 55, of Cleveland, disappeared Jan. 29, 2010. He suffered from multiple serious health problems, including high blood pressure, multiple strokes and the beginning stages of dementia. Numerous searches have been conducted, but there has been no sign of Baker.

Sgt. Paul Motard talks about cold case files of five homicides that have baffled Houston police for years. In 1979, a killer, or maybe several, began stalking young people in Houston, and eventually killed five and removed two of their heads. Two others victims' heads were left hanging. The killings began at the Orchard Apartments in Southwest Houston, and a divorced secretary was the first victim. Her nude body, minus her head, was found in her bed and a blood trial led to the parking lot.

HumbleElizabeth Lizama was struck and killed by a truck headed northbound in the 15400 block of Lee Road. The truck may have been a red, 1999-2003 Ford pickup.

HumbleElizabeth Lizama was struck and killed by a truck headed northbound in the 15400 block of Lee Road. The truck may have been a red, 1999-2003 Ford pickup.

Photo: Crime Stoppers

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UNSOLVED CASES FROM HOUSTON'S SUBURBS

CrosbyPaige Balinski was riding her bike northbound in the 14800 block of FM 2100 when she was struck by a vehicle, also traveling northbound, on June 4, 2016. Balinski died from her injuries at Memorial Hermann.

CrosbyPaige Balinski was riding her bike northbound in the 14800 block of FM 2100 when she was struck by a vehicle, also traveling northbound, on June 4, 2016. Balinski died from her injuries at Memorial

PearlandAnthony Terrell Williams was killed Oct. 10, 2010 at a house in the 3100 block of Springdale Street. The incident was reported to police as a home invasion. Deputies arrived to find 39-year-old Williams dead.

PearlandAnthony Terrell Williams was killed Oct. 10, 2010 at a house in the 3100 block of Springdale Street. The incident was reported to police as a home invasion. Deputies arrived to find 39-year-old Williams

PearlandThis is an artist's sketch of the suspect in Anthony Terrell Williams' death. The suspect is a black male, about 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds. He was wearing all black clothing and armed with a handgun.

PearlandThis is an artist's sketch of the suspect in Anthony Terrell Williams' death. The suspect is a black male, about 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds. He was wearing all black clothing and armed with a

ChampionsAnthony Barden was struck and killed by a white 2003-04 Ford F-150 pickup truck in the 19400 block of Tomball Parkway on April 23, 2016. The truck first hit Barden, who was talking, then swerved and hit another vehicle before leaving the scene.

ChampionsAnthony Barden was struck and killed by a white 2003-04 Ford F-150 pickup truck in the 19400 block of Tomball Parkway on April 23, 2016. The truck first hit Barden, who was talking, then swerved and

Detta Dee Taylor Maris, 35, far left, was last seen at her home on July 4, 1990. Her decomposed body was found eight months later in a rice field in Liberty County. Police said Maris' husband "has been evasive" since her disappearance, and there is little information in the case.

Detta Dee Taylor Maris, 35, far left, was last seen at her home on July 4, 1990. Her decomposed body was found eight months later in a rice field in Liberty County. Police said Maris' husband "has been

AldineLeandrea Foster was shot on Sept. 18, 2016 after an argument with two other people outside a barbecue stand at Interstate 45 and West Little York. Foster left in her car with her husband and 2-year-old daughter. The pair of suspects chased them in a small, silver SUV, cornered the family in a parking lot off Aldine Westfield, and shot Foster. She died 3 days later from her injuries.

AldineLeandrea Foster was shot on Sept. 18, 2016 after an argument with two other people outside a barbecue stand at Interstate 45 and West Little York. Foster left in her car with her husband and 2-year-old

Southeast HoustonShelby Bustamante was killed in a hit-and-run on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 at 2200 Gulf Freeway. Bustamante exited a vehicle she was a passenger in and was struck by a red GMC or Chevrolet pickup truck with a white "fox" sticker on the back window. The truck was headed northbound.

Southeast HoustonShelby Bustamante was killed in a hit-and-run on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 at 2200 Gulf Freeway. Bustamante exited a vehicle she was a passenger in and was struck by a red GMC or Chevrolet pickup

Fort BendMarick Caleb Anderson was shot to death on July 20, 2016 inside a vehicle in front of a convenience store at 12300 Hillcroft. A struggle seemed to ensue before the shooting. The suspect was described as a black man wearing a blue and white plaid shirt, gray pants and black and white shoes.

Fort BendMarick Caleb Anderson was shot to death on July 20, 2016 inside a vehicle in front of a convenience store at 12300 Hillcroft. A struggle seemed to ensue before the shooting. The suspect was described

Edwin Clark Rogers, 62, spoke with his son and brother by phone Dec. 30, 2011, saying he had been at the VFW in Liberty. The next day his Jeep was found on the side of Texas 321 with his phone under the seat, but he has not been seen since then.

Edwin Clark Rogers, 62, spoke with his son and brother by phone Dec. 30, 2011, saying he had been at the VFW in Liberty. The next day his Jeep was found on the side of Texas 321 with his phone under the

Afterward, witnesses spotted a man fleeing the scene. Police believe the killing came as part of an attempted robbery.

Saturday was the two-year anniversary of Medrano's death.

At a news conference at the time of the crime, Houston police described Medrano as a friendly, hardworking person.

"Frank was kind, honest, and had an infectious smile. He woke up at 5 a.m. to go to work, worked all day, and then spent a lot of time with his family- a big, good, honest family," Sgt. Warren Meeler said.

The shooter is described as being about 5-foot-10 and in his 20s. He had a medium build and wore a black hoodie with a gray stripe on each sleeve.

"If anyone knows something about who killed my brother, we beg you to come forward," his brother Erick Gutierrez said in 2015. "Because, if whoever did this once to someone who was really innocent, he will do it again."

Crime Stoppers initially offered a $5,000 reward, which Medrano's family supplemented with another $25,000. Now, the family has increased its offering and handed the funds over to Crime Stoppers.

Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308 3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713 222-TIPS.

(Newser) – In 1957, Illinois 7-year-old Maria Ridulph was abducted and murdered. In 2011, a suspect was arrested; the following year, he was convicted of her murder; and in 2016, he was set free after a prosecutor and a judge determined he actually could not have committed the crime. Now, the investigation into that man, Jack Daniel McCullough, is itself under investigation, CNN reports.

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